Currently working on OC'ing it. Have it at 4.4G @1.4v @40oC under water cooling. Only got the 6100 because I can't get a 8150 or 8120 anywhere. Maybe get lucky and Gigabyte will come out with a BIOS upgrade to unlock the other 2 cores

I just got a copy of the Bios for this board to support the Bulldozer. I've installed my new FX6100 and so far all is working well. I will attached the file for all to download. As well as proof that it is legit. Enjoy.

I just ordered ( and have paid a deposit ) 2 x XFX 6870 video cards for my Re-build . First will the top card overheat ( I thought about it after I made the order - The 6870s are dual slot cards and there will be little space between them ) Second - I was informed this morning that 6870 is only about the same as a 5770 - is this true ?
I read a couple of reviews that say that it is about equal to a 5850 !

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Originally Posted by Blitz6804

A single 6870 is around the same as a single 5770, but in crossfire, two 6870s are about the same as a pair of 5850s. If I remember right.

Also, I currently have a triple stack of cards and all cards stay within their specs. It could be helpful (if you have a problem) to attach a 120mm fan to blow air into the gap between the cards.

Blitz, I believe you might be thinking of the 6850, which slots between the 5770 and 5850. A 6870 routinely is above a 5850 in benchmarks I've seen (games or otherwise).

Suffice it to say, 2x6870 will provide plenty of performance (I'm happy with 1x6970 myself, and even my old 5850 can still churn out good FPS). If you're having cooling issues (assuming you aren't overclocking) is it possible to put the cards in slots 1 and 3? I know this would make each slot X8, but that is all the cards need for bandwidth. Downside: you'd need to find longer Crossfire straps. If you're really not afraid, you could try liquid cooling the top card at least, or possibly both, but I would try spacing the cards apart more first...cheaper, and will probably be effective enough.

Also, in terms of your case, how many fans do you have in it, and how much do they flow? The model in your signature doesn't have all that many fans (not what I'd consider enough for the amount of airflow those cards need). Maybe try some higher flow fans to improve airflow, and be sure to provide positive airflow pressure (more intake than exhaust). If all else fails, try another case.

I just got a copy of the Bios for this board to support the Bulldozer. I've installed my new FX6100 and so far all is working well. I will attached the file for all to download. As well as proof that it is legit. Enjoy.

So it looks like it works with bulldozer but not properly with thuban. At least it shows the board can run bulldozer, seems like they weren't lying about the size constraint of the bios chip. +rep for the update.

Bit academic for me now as I have an 1100t on the way but still nice to know

I just got a copy of the Bios for this board to support the Bulldozer. I've installed my new FX6100 and so far all is working well. I will attached the file for all to download. As well as proof that it is legit. Enjoy.

I am so happy about this cuz my UD5 runs soooo well I didn't want to part with it in order to get an FX chip. Hope this Bios dose OK